What is a Man – instrumental version — early draft – partial
What is a Man – vocal version — English with some Hebrew

WHAT IS A MAN   —   based on Psalms 121, 22, 144 —- © 2019 by Myron Schreck

      What is a man?   He’s but a series of breaths, as compared to the mountains and the vast ocean depths.  He is but dust … that returns to the earth … at the end of his days.

      What is a man?  He is inclined to be violent, causing pain with his words and disdain with his silence.  He is a light … that will turn into darkness … at the end of his days.

      Hiding in caves, I’m pursued by my foes – broken in spirit and mind.  Covered by spiders, I hide in the dark, and I struggle with faith through the night.

      I’m not a man; I’m just a worm crushed and flat.  I am all poured out like water; my heart is melted like wax.   I have no strength.  I’m dried up and forsaken.   Who will answer my cries?    Who will answer my cries?

      Raising my eyes, I look towards the mountains.  Where can I turn to for help? My help will come through my faith.  Let me not falter … or lose my way.

      I cannot speak; my tongue is cleaved to my teeth.   I am surrounded by beasts … ripping my hands and my feet.   Mocked and despised. I’m alone and I’m left … in the dry dust of death.    In the dry dust of death. 

      What is a man?   His days will pass like a shadow.  His deceits will be revealed.   And his deeds will prove fallow.

        But the people … content with their fates … will be blessed all their days.